Fats Waller stands as one of the 20th century's top musical innovators, combining jazz piano, comedy and elegant songwriting into a potent blend. It's music that has stood the test of time, as evidenced by the continuing popularity of “Ain't Misbehavin',” a musical review of Waller's songs.

City Stage and True 2 You Productions are teaming up for a production of “Ain't Misbehavin,'” and it opens Oct. 18 at the Scottish Rite Theatre. There will be some serious talent on stage, including two-time Wilmington Theater Award winner Joy Gregory, who's also directing; last year's Wilmington Theater Awards Best Actress winner Kim Pacheco; and longtime Wilmington stage regular Tracy Byrd.

To enter a random drawing for two tickets to the show, which runs weekends through Oct. 27, leave a comment with this post telling me about your favorite composer of musical theater and why they're your fave. I'll pick one winner, notify him or her via and email and announce their name in next week's Free Ticket Tuesday post. Click here for complete contest rules.

Good luck, and congrats to Angela Williams, who won two tickets to the Sunday jazz brunch last week.

I have to admit I was a band geek and fell in love with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Phantom. Although my husband is partial to Les Miserables. Sherri if you are local check out Greenfield park amphitheater, just remember bug spray.

My favorite composer is Andrew Lloyd Weber. Besides all the popular shows like Evita, Cats, Phantom etc. I love Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. And I saw Whistle Down the Wind in DC. A play that never made it any further but was really good.

Stephen Sondheim would be my favorite for West Side Story! Then I would have to say Schonberg for Les Miserables. Harold Arden for The Wizard of Oz. Gosh, I could go on and on! I love the theatre….but more so, the musicals!!

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